H4 to F1 conversion

[poojavanchy]

Hi,

 

I am currently on an H4 visa and my extension is in process. 

However I am planning to join college in Fall 2014. I am planning to go to India in June and get my F1 visa.

I have doubts:

1. If my F1 is approved and stamped, then it would be valid only from Aug 2014 (30 days prior to the start of sem). So can I come back to US in June using my H4 visa?

2. Since it would be my first visit after extension, I would not have a H4 stamping on my visa. Can I get both H4 and F1 stamping in June. I mean to use the H4 for my stay from June-Aug and from Aug use my F1.

 

Thanks.

[jairichi]

Hi,

 

I am currently on an H4 visa and my extension is in process. 

However I am planning to join college in Fall 2014. I am planning to go to India in June and get my F1 visa.

I have doubts:

1. If my F1 is approved and stamped, then it would be valid only from Aug 2014 (30 days prior to the start of sem). So can I come back to US in June using my H4 visa?

2. Since it would be my first visit after extension, I would not have a H4 stamping on my visa. Can I get both H4 and F1 stamping in June. I mean to use the H4 for my stay from June-Aug and from Aug use my F1.

 

Thanks.

1. Only if your existing valid H4 visa is not canceled by US consulate.

2. I doubt you can apply for both visas.